Foundation

The IGLTA Foundation

The IGLTA Foundation is the philanthropic organization of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association, the leading member-based global organization dedicated to LGBT tourism. The Foundation supports the mission of IGLTA and its membership.

The IGLTA Foundation recognizes that education and leadership development are critical to creating a more welcoming world for LGBT travelers.

The Foundation's initiatives can be divided into distinct areas:

Scholarships

In order to support the next generation of LGBT tourism leaders, the IGLTA Foundation will offer Annual Global Convention scholarships to expand educational opportunities for students in tourism/hospitality and small business owners in destinations that lack LGBT tourism support or have anti-gay governments.

Emerging Destinations

The IGLTA Foundation subsidizes association memberships for small tourism businesses in emerging destinations that may not yet have full government assistance.

Research

The IGLTA Foundation will gather global research and data on LGBT tourism habits to assist members with strategic planning.

The IGLTA Foundation subsidizes association memberships for small LGBT-friendly tourism businesses in emerging destinations, i.e. places that lack governmental support or LGBT infrastructure.

Since the program was launched 13 October, 2013 we have added members in Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Trinidad, and Jamaica.

As the Foundation grows, we plan to expand these efforts to include Annual Global Convention registrations along with travel expenses and tables in our Unique Destinations trade show. Assisting in the professional growth of future LGBT tourism leaders worldwide helps to make travel more welcoming for us all.

Whether it is $5 or $5,000, your donation will help improve the LGBT travel industry and worthy projects globally. All donations from US Citizens are tax deductible in accordance to the laws of the United States.

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IGLTA - The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association is the world's leading global travel network dedicated to connecting and educating LGBT travelers and the businesses that welcome and support them along the way. Whether it's for individual, group, corporate, or student travel, we have affiliates in the world's most sought after locations offering the most competitive packages for your perfect getaway.